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Analyzers

Consider new online analyzers to optimize FCC operations

Modcon Systems Ltd.: Shahnovsky, G.  |  Cohen, T.  |  McMurray, R.

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and near infrared (NIR) process analyzers are highly effective in quantifying physical properties in hydrocarbons, especially where the feedstock, intermediate and final product streams are all interlinked.

Optimize amine sweetening with an optical O2 analyzer

Barben Analytical: Hammond, S.

After extraction, raw natural gas must go through processing before it is suitable for industrial, commercial and residential usage. The first stage of gas processing is known as “sweetening,&#14..

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Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne

Conductivity meter resolves SDA dosingA major Asian refinery approached Stanhope-Seta and D-2 Technologies to assess its options for automatic dosing of static dissipater additive (SDA) in the jet fue..

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Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne

ALL offers seven-crane packageThe ALL family of companies has expanded its fleet of all-terrain and hydraulic truck cranes with the addition of seven new Grove machines. With varying sizes and capacit..

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Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne

Software helps optimize energy performanceIn November, Yokogawa Electric Corp. is releasing Energy Performance Analytics (EP-Analytics), a software tool (Fig. 1) that uses energy performance indicator..

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Ion Science tightens focus on petchemsIn a strategic move designed to boost market share and competitive edge, Ion Science, a global manufacturer of gas, leak and corrosion monitoring instrumentation,..

Challenges for process data and control systems

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany

Process data converted into information becomes knowledge for HPI companies. With such knowledge or insight, HPI companies can effectively protect their assets and strengthen their position with the m..

Two approaches to sulfur management

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Thinnes, Billy

Sulfur is naturally present as an impurity in fossil fuels. When the fuels are burned, the sulfur is released as sulfur dioxide—an air pollutant that contributes to respiratory problems for human..

Mitigate H2S exposure from unconventional crudes

Baker Hughes: Wolfe, D.  |  Barnes, M.  |  Cattanach, K.  |  Doostdar, N.

Personal exposure risks associated with hydrogen sulfide (H2S) historically have been a concern during the refining, storage and transportation of hydrocarbons. Recently, with the surge in production,..

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Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne

Boron technology mitigates metals contaminationAlthough tight oil has changed the landscape of North American refining, resid-type feeds continue to play a key role in the global FCC market, with arou..